More Georgetown Stories

1920- 1934

Problems with the Georgetown Train

“The train for Georgetown and Souris left Charlottetown ‘on the dot’ and arrived at Mount Stewart about ten minutes late. The train from Souris and Elmira arrived at the same point about the same time. Both were full of passengers, probably 290 in all. But the train from Georgetown was late - nearly two hours late- and during that time all those passengers were detained at Mount Stewart, and they together with the passengers from Georgetown and Montague were about two hours late when they arrived at their destinations. Yet on inquiry we learned that no blame was to be attached to Cond. Hibbet or his train hands. The Georgetown train had so much freight to gather along the line that its progress was necessarily delayed. This is not, we are informed, an exceptional case. Change in arrangements is evidently needed. (From Examiner, April 1, 1920)

Destructive Fire at George Pooles

“Much sympathy is felt in Georgetown by his many friends for Mr. George Poole of Lower Montague who had his warehouse burned to the ground Tuesday morning. The fire was noticed about 2 am. when it was blowing a gale. Fortunately it was blowing in the opposite direction from his store; otherwise it would have been much more serious. How the fire started is unknown. He had a large quantity of flour in the warehouse. Much sympathy is also felt for Chester Llewellyn of Georgetown who had 200 cases of lobsters and a large quantity of canned chicken stored in the building which was all destroyed.” (Examiner, Dec. 18, 1920)

Hockey Players Entertained at Temperance ELI

“A hockey match was held at the Georgetown skating rink Friday night between the Georgetown boys and the boys from St. Peters. It was well—attended. The game was fast and clean. The score was 15 to 3 in favor of the Georgetown team. After the game there was an hour’s skate after which the boys were taken to the Temperance Hall where the young ladies of the Lodge prepared a nice lunch for them” (Examiner Feb. 14, 1921)

Egg Circle Organized

“Ata meeting held in Georgetown recently, plans for the operation of the Georgetown Egg Circle were made for the season. The work is to be carried on under the management of Mr. Joseph Johnson of Georgetown. H. J. McPhee was appointed President; J. Heber Gordon, Vice-president and Charles Parker, Secretary. The Directors are George Miar, Philip Morrison, J. D. Morrison. and Douglas Gordon. Eggs are now moving freely and the prospects look good for a successful season.” (Examiner, April 28, 1921)

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Captain John Hemphill Drowns

“Captain John Hemphill, age 72, of the schooner Reyse was drowned at 5.30 this morning about two miles off Merigomish. The Ryse which had been on the marine dock here {Pictou} last week for an overhauling plies on the Pictou- Mulgrave route and also the north shore of Cape Breton. She is owned and operated by the Atlantic Milling Co, of Pictou. Capt. Hemphill had with him in the schooner his two sons, Ivan and Guy. They left here at four o’clock this morning and an hour and a half later their father was lost. He either accidentally fell or was knocked overboard by the mainsail. Neither of the boys saw him go overboard but heard him cry out, the schooner being then about 200 yards away and travelling about six knots in a strong southerly breeze. A dory was launched but the captain disappeared from sight. He was wearing rubber boots and a heavy rubber coat. The Ryse immediately returned to port and reported the loss of the captain. There is little likelihood of the body being recovered for at that point there is 17 fathoms of water.

Captain Hemphill was a native of Georgetown, P.E.I. and has sailed out of Pictou for a number of years. He has had many narrow escaped from death and only in May this year he and his son Ivan when on a trip to the Magdalen Islands in the Ryse barely escaped with their lives when the gasoline tank blew up. Captain Hemphill is survived by a grown—up family of ten and by a brother in Georgetown.” (Examiner, Sept. 27, 1921)

Women’s Institute Sends Preserves to the Hospital

“The Georgetown Women’s Institute met in the Town Hall on January 19th for the regular monthly meeting. Twenty-five members and four visitors were present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Reports of committees were heard. This was followed by discussion on ‘the need of a resident doctor.’ A report on the packing and shipping of four dozen bottles of preserves for the hospital was read. The remainder of the evening was spent in knitting and crocheting.” (From gram, Jan. 31, 1922)

Carnival

“The first fancy-dress carnival of the season took place in the Georgetown Rink on February 23rd. Despite the inclement weather a very large number of skaters and spectators participated. The ice was in excellent condition. Splendid music was furnished for the occasion by the local orchestra. The judges of the ladies’ costumes were Mrs. M. E. Jenkins and Mrs. Maurice Donovan, while Messrs. Charles Parker and E.G.H. Morrissey judged the gentlemen’s. The ladies’ first prize was won by Miss Margaret Johnson and Mr. Frederick Delorie won the gentlemen’s prize. The skaters were:

Lydia Ross, Shepherdess Margaret Johnson, Harvest Queen Adeline Gallant, Queen of Hearts Elizabeth Skinner, Shepherdess Emma Victor, Hockey Girl Florence King, Sailor Girl